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QUOTE(whitesoxin' @ Apr 5, 2006 -> 08:32 PM) No you didn't say that, but you were talking about how $9,000 was not that much compared to other diamonds. If your husband thought $9,000 was too much money, he would not have bought that engagment ring for you. No matter how much money I make and how much I love my future wife, I don't think I could ever spend that much on a ring. I just see no point in wearing jewlery and obviously see no point in spending that much money on jewlery. If you take a walk in a jewlery store you'll be very shocked to see how much diamonds sell for. That's all the point I was making. As BS said, it's all relative. And if you wouldn't mind, I would appreciate it if you got off the subject of my husband's spending habits.

QUOTE(whitesoxin' @ Apr 5, 2006 -> 08:27 PM) Well although $9,000 may not seem like a lot to you, I was just thinking about how the adults that I work with make only about $10,000...in an entire year. And that's how much your jewlery costs. It's some shocking juxtaposition. LMAO... now I said it wasn't a lot of money. Good grief. :rolly

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Apr 5, 2006 -> 08:26 PM) I'm sure the White Sox got a pretty good deal on these rings and while it may cost you $20k if you wanted one just like it, it didn't cost JR and friends 20k each to buy 432 of them. Diamonds are a tricky business. I know when we went to insure my wife's engagement ring it was appraised over triple what I paid for it. I never told her what I paid, so I actually wasn't persona non grata for a week or so. I hope to God my Acct. Rep didn't get one, I don't think he's worked a day in his life, but I'm sure he did. I actually heard him paged at the park today. I guarantee he didn't answer it. 300% mark-up on 'em baby... Of course they didn't pay that.. "the value" is the key phrase. And LMAO @ the comment about your rep.

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Apr 5, 2006 -> 08:23 PM) It's all relative. A blue collar worker may think $2000 is a hell of a lot for a diamond ring. $2K is a lot of money regardless of what color you collar.

QUOTE(whitesoxin' @ Apr 5, 2006 -> 08:15 PM) You have jewlery that costs around $9,000??? I'm sorry how much you might enjoy wearing it, but that is ridiculus. My engagement ring, which I wear every day, and enjoy very much, was more than $9K. $9K is not at all a lot of $ for diamonds. Take a walk in the mall and look at a few.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Apr 5, 2006 -> 08:10 PM) Damn, even if the 3 rings cost a combined 60K (obviously I was way off) the Sox should still easily raise half a million for charities which is great. Its cool JR went all out on these babies. Very awesome indeed. I hope this donation is tax deductable...

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Apr 5, 2006 -> 05:26 PM) Wait, I don't get it. 3 rings are all that he's giving out and those 3 rings cost probably at most 9,000 total (Plus MLB pays something like 1500 per ring and anything over that the team is on the hook for). So they will raise 800,000 less the 9000 in costs which would be 791,000. Obviously there are probably some other expenses that go into it, but if they sell all the tickets they should raise half a million (minimum) for White Sox charities. Pretty cool thing No way they cost combined 9K. I have jewlery that cost in that neighborhood and that ring was 3x the size of my ring. The estimates are rumored to be approx $20k EACH.

QUOTE(The Critic @ Apr 5, 2006 -> 11:20 AM) Hey, did anyone ever buy anything from the Soxtalk store on cafepress? Or was that like Core of the Core, where people talk about buying a ticket and no one actually does? I did. A few polo's and some tank tops.

QUOTE(Brian @ Apr 4, 2006 -> 10:56 AM) Nice writing for Paulie. He is so angry to find out that his mom wasn't his mom, that he has anger for that kid because he heard how much his mom loved him. I've been waiting for a few seasons to see Paulie get a good storyline. Agree. He's been needing something for a long time. Ribbie... where's the analysis..?

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QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Apr 5, 2006 -> 08:24 AM) Maybe it's because I saw it on a female's hand that it looked kinda feminine. LOL.. next time I'll have Jim model the hardware..

QUOTE(Controlled Chaos @ Apr 5, 2006 -> 07:45 AM) I liked the rings. I would have preferred platinum, but that will do. I would have prefered plat also. 56: I have a habit of being in the right place at the right time. LMB: It does look "eggy" now that you mentioned it, but in the flesh there's nothing "chicky" about it . It's actually more flat on the finger then it looks, and it is way heavy.

Love it!!!

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Apr 2, 2006 -> 09:15 AM) What happens if it gets washed? When is the make up game?? Tomorrow makes sense.

QUOTE(THEWOOD @ Apr 2, 2006 -> 09:13 AM) Its not raining downtown but man it is not exactly warm. Cold and pretty windy...but the storms are supposed to bring a warm front. I'd rather it be 20 with no rain.

QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Apr 2, 2006 -> 09:11 AM) Im in McHenry and it is just windy around me, no rain yet. Looks like it's on it's way... weather.com says rain all day downtown... 11am Cloudy / Wind 51°F 45°F 30% 43°F 74% From SE 21 mph 12pm Few Showers / Wind 51°F 44°F 30% 45°F 77% From SE 23 mph 1pm Few Showers / Wind 53°F 47°F 30% 47°F 77% From SE 24 mph 2pm Few Showers / Wind 54°F 48°F 30% 48°F 77% From SE 23 mph 3pm Strong Storms / Wind 55°F 50°F 60% 49°F 77% From SE 21 mph Evening Commute See Pollen Hot Spots 4pm Strong Storms / Wind 56°F 51°F 60% 50°F 77% From SE 20 mph 5pm Strong Storms 57°F 53°F 60% 50°F 77% From SE 19 mph 6pm Scattered Strong Storms 57°F 53°F 40% 51°F 80% From SE 17 mph Sunset 6:17 pm Check Local Pollen Forecast 7pm Scattered Strong Storms 58°F 55°F 40% 52°F 80% From SSE 16 mph 8pm Scattered Strong Storms 59°F 56°F 50% 53°F 80% From SSE 17 mph 9pm Strong Storms 59°F 56°F 70% 53°F 80% From S 17 mph 10pm Strong Storms 59°F 56°F 80% 53°F 80% From SSW 18 mph

QUOTE(SoxPride56 @ Apr 2, 2006 -> 08:38 AM) accuweather says it is only going to rain from 8-9- pm tonight! http://wwwa.accuweather.com/forecast-hourl...ent=14&metric=0 It's pouring right now in P'Field..

Watched House of Wax last night... creeeppyy. Loved the way Paris was killed. The DVD extras were way cool.

QUOTE(The Critic @ Apr 1, 2006 -> 06:08 PM) The saddest part was that she was about to play an April Fool's prank on the fish. She was going to pretend to feed her, but leave the cap on the fish food. Then she looked at Fishy, and said to me - "Dad, Fishy looks weird - is she dead?" My heart broke a little right then. Ugh... bless you parental units.

QUOTE(SouthPaw @ Apr 1, 2006 -> 06:05 PM) Section Location (SECTION BOX530, ROW 16 ) Not the best seats in the world but at least I'm in. Exactly!! Have a great time!!!

QUOTE(The Critic @ Apr 1, 2006 -> 06:05 PM) Yeah, we're going to clean out the tank, let it sit for a couple days, then get her a new fish. This experience now has her questioning the mortality of her pet cat. Oh boy... I was a mess for weeks after I had to put my Sam to sleep. I dred routine visits to the vet now.

QUOTE(The Critic @ Apr 1, 2006 -> 08:52 AM) My daughter's fish died today. First time I had to console her over a dead pet. It was really sad. I feel so bad for her. Awww.. It's been a bad week for little critters. First QP's hampster, then your daughter's fish.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Mar 31, 2006 -> 05:20 PM) You have a sick sick mind. Duh...

QUOTE(SouthPaw @ Apr 1, 2006 -> 05:58 PM) I just bought my ticket! Wha'd ya get...?

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Apr 1, 2006 -> 05:57 PM) I didn't get to go to any WS games , so you better believe I'll be screaming my ass off Sun., Tues, and Wed. . $20 says you're horse before the first pitch tomorrow